Miami’s Caribbean Festival takes place over Columbus Day Weekend and includes music, dance, enchanting costumes and rhythmic drumming. Guests from across the Caribbean fly in to take part in the parades and new competitions for decorative floats and fancy dress are added each year. In 1990, the first Junior Carnival Parade was staged the day before the main parade to encourage all South Florida kids to join with thousands of their Caribbean classmates and participate in this diverse celebration.

Get ready for days of family fun, face painting for the kids and lots of great ethnic foods from all across the Islands. Miami’s Junior Carnival takes place Saturday, September 29th, 2018 from 12noon-11pm at Central Broward Regional Park. Steel Bands will compete in “Panorama,” a championship match featuring musicians from across the globe Friday, October 5th from 4pm-11pm at the Central Broward Regional Park and J’ouvert is a massive street party, 7am-3pm, on Saturday, October 6. Tickets can be purchased at www.miamibrowardcarnival.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE …

LIV @ the Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Celebrate the New Year in celebrity style with special guests Demi Lovato and KYGO performing poolside at Miami Beach’s luxury resort. Travis Scott rings in 2018 in the main lounge at LIV Nightclub.

STORY / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

DJ Alesso -Sweden’s Alessandro Lindblad – spins tonight in the SoFi District as STORY Lounge welcomes the New Year in true South Beach style!

WALL Lounge @ the W Hotel Miami Beach / 2201 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Girls Just Want to Have Fun tonight at WALL Lounge at the W Hotel Miami Beach where Nervo – Australian sisters Miriam Nervo and Olivia Nervo – rock in the New Year!

Rockwell Miami / 743 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

Celebrate the New Year on Washington venue at Rockwell Miami with special guest Trey Songz taking the stage alongside DJS Lady Sha and BJ Live. Open Bar 10pm – midnight.

E11EVEN Miami / 29 NE 11 Street, Miami

Party at E11EVEN Miami’s main lounge tonight in true Miami style as DJ IRIE rocks the decks alongside DJs G-Eazy and American singer/songwriter Halsey!

Bâoli Miami / 1901 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Party tonight in an all white wonderland as Bâoli Miami fills the supperclub with Crazy Angels, an evening of beautiful performers, plenty of champagne and two dinner seatings in the early evening and at midnight. All white dress code strictly enforced.

Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel – 1701 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Ring in 2018 poolside on South Beach as Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel presents Casino Royale NYE2018 with special guest Dada Life, Swedish DJs Olle Cornéer and Stefan Engblom from Stockholm.

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Sunday, December 31, 2017

The Catalina Hotel – 1720 Collins Avenue, South Beach

An all-inclusive Brazilian Carnival NYE bash at The Catalina Hotel includes 4-hour premium open bar, dinner buffet and live performances by Batuke Samba Funk and Tamboka from 8pm until midnight.

The Betsy Hotel / 1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach

Ring in the New Year with AnnaTomic & the Unity Coalition on the rooftop of the Betsy Hotel with a cash bar, midnight champagne toast and a great view of the fireworks. Ticket packages start at just $20.

Marriott Stanton Hotel / 161 Ocean Drive, South Beach

Viva Mexico! Enjoy a night of food and fun poolside at Lolo’s Surf Cantina at the Marriott Stanton where a $65 prix-fixe dinner and oceanview fireworks countdown bash kicks off at 5pm.

Sweet Liberty / 237 20 Street, South Beach

Celebrate 2018 at Sweet Liberty along with a 5 piece organ-driven soul band from Brooklyn, NY – Scone Cash Players plus DJ Mister Gray. For $100 enjoy free bites and an open bar from 9pm – midnight.

National Hotel / 1677 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Join the fun New Year’s Eve with 3 hours of open bar at the National Hotel Blues Bar or a full dinner buffet in the dining room with live musical guests and a midnight toast starting at 9pm.

Mondrian Hotel / 1100 West Avenue, South Beach

Ring in 2018 in style at the Mondrian Hotel with open bar from 8:30pm – 12:30am with musical guests Derek Walin and Ben Negrelli. Join the fun bayside for an exclusive firework show at midnight.

SLS South Beach / 1701 Collins Avenue Avenue, South Beach

Enjoy a gourmet evening at the SLS Hotel South Beach where Katsuya and The Bazaar host specially prepared holiday dinners as part of the hotel’s Casino Royale NYE2018 celebration. Reservations recommended.

DÔA Miami Beach / 2000 Collins Avenue Avenue, South Beach

Celebrate the New Year at DÔA Miami Beach with a choice of 2 seatings starting at $125 per guest at 6:30pm-9pm or 9pm – midnight. Reservations are required.

Surfcomber Hotel / 1717 Collins Avenue Avenue, South Beach

Party poolside at the Surfcomber Hotel where DJ ”EL Russo”starts the party at 7:30 pm, spinning Cuban music, classic salsa & funk then Afro-Cuban band PALO! takes the stage at 8:30 pm.

Jaya at the Setai Hotel / 2001 Collins Avenue Avenue, South Beach

Experience the NYE2018 Asian Night Baazar, a night of dining, cocktails dancing and live entertainment at Jaya at the Setai Hotel with a 5 course menu plus sounds by DJ Christophe Lacroix.

Faena Miami Beach / 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Experience a Night of Desire at Faena Miami Beach with dinner service at an award winning restaurant followed by a toast in the Living Room and a poolside flamenco performance.

Miami Beach EDITION / 2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Welcome the New Year at Jean-Georges’ Matador Room with a four-course dinner (seatings available at 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm) with the option to add a bottle of wine or a champagne toast. Late night, party at Basement Miami where Australian DJ Thomas Jack spins an extended set. Premium open bar service from 10pm -1am.

Loews Hotel / 1601 Colins Avenue, South Beach

Celebrate the New Year at the Lowes Hotel at Preston’s Market with 2 seatings for a buffet dinner for adults and children starting at 6:30pm-8:30pm or an adult champagne supper from 9:30pm-midnight.

Gale Hotel / 1690 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Party on the rooftop of the Gale Hotel with a 5-hour open bar, live DJ, midnight champagne toast and amazing views of the South Beach fireworks starting at 8pm. Party in the Cellar Room with 4-hour open bar.

MANA Wynwood / 2250 NW Second Avenue, Miami

Easily one of the most affordable NYE2018 parties takes place at MANA Wynwood with DJ Ariel Assault and Miami’s top food trucks supplying all the snacks and fun you can handle.

Freehand Miami / 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach

Ring in the New at Freehand Miami where Broken Shaker and 27Restaurant host dinner and drinks parties and Chef Jimmy Lebron brings back his late night Taco Stand after midnight! Seating options at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm.

The Wharf Miami / 114 SW North River Drive, Miami

Party on the Miami River by day and by night at The Wharf where DJs HushMoney and Kid Nemesis perform. Families with kids are welcome by day and then guests must be 21+ after dark when a ticket is required to enjoy drinks, food trucks and fun until 2am.

While most of the world thrills to paparazzi photos of their favorite stars online each day, Miami plays host to artists, fashion designers, supermodels, professional athletes, and mega-stars who are rarely seen in public at the same time. Attendance at any of the art presentations comes with the very likely chance to rub elbows with screen icons and global billionaires who wander through the pavilions gazing at the collected works of classic and modern artists.

“Art Basel’s well-delineated sectors offer one of the most comprehensive looks at the state of art today.” ~ Isabella Mason

The focal point of South Florida’s art festival week, Art Basel Miami Beach takes over Miami Beach’s Convention Center during the first week of December to showcase contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and digital works by both established and emerging artists for over 70,000 visitors. Following a rigorous review process, 250 select galleries from across the world are assigned small, white-washed spaces organized by sectors throughout the massive meeting space to display their finest works for collectors, museum curators, international art critics and the general public. The show starts with two days of private showings followed by four rather spectacular afternoons of public viewing from Thursday throughout the weekend.

Art Basel at Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, South Beach
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017 Info – ArtBasel.com

Each December during Art Basel, nearly twenty Satellite Art Fairs are staged throughout South Florida from massive beachfront pavillions to tiny shipping containers, assorted hotel rooms and impromptu urban galleries across the city. One of the biggest weeks in visual art, the city is best navigated with a predetermined plan in mind and comfortable shoes in tow. Gala openings and late night after parties can be announced at the last minute (and Miami’s finicky weather plays an important role), so a degree of flexibility is essential to viewing success.

The primary fairs divide between Miami Beach and across Biscayne Bay in Miami with area museums and important galleries also hosting special events. The larger fairs offer dedicated shuttle service around Miami which may prove an important asset as traffic and parking issues abound. Best to enjoy the fairs in Miami one day and the showcases on Miami Beach the next to avoid the hassle of navigating crowds and causeways.

Travel in style on a dedicated bus that runs about every 15 minutes.

Route 1 (East-West Route)
Miami Stops: 29th St. and Midtown Blvd, 36th St and Buena Vista Ave,
Miami Beach Stops: 17th St and Convention Center Dr.

Route 2 (North-South Loop)
South Beach Stops: 10th St. and Washington Ave., 17th St. and Convention Center Drive.
Middle Beach Stops: 41 St. and Royal Palm Ave., 46th St. and Collins Avenue.
North Beach Stops: Bandshell Park, 72 St. and Collins Avenue.

Download the App “Miami Trolley” for more info.

The city will also offer the Miami-Dade Art Express bus route, also free.
Running every 20 minutes between 11am and 11pm, this is an alternate mode of transportation across the Julia Tuttle Causeway connecting Miami and Miami Beach.

On Miami Beach, explore Aqua Art Fair, Design Miami, Form Miami, Fridge Art Fair, Ink Miami, Pulse Miami Beach, Scope Miami Beach and Untitled. Downtown, discover Art and Context Miami, Miami River Art Fair, NaDa Art Fair, Pinta Miami, Prizm, Red Dot, Spectrum Miami and Superfine! If each of these shows sounds daunting, know that there are countless indy galleries and private art collections including the De La Cruz, Rubell Family, and Marguilies Collections available to explore throughout the week.

Aqua at Aqua Hotel 1530 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Show Dates December 7-10, 2017

Design Miami at Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive, South Beach
Show Dates December 5-10, 2017

Form Miami Washington Avenue and 17th Street
Show Dates December 7-10, 2017

Fridge Art Fair at Blue Moon Hotel 944 Collins Avenue, South Beach
Show Dates December 3-10, 2017

Ink Miami at the Dorchester Hotel 1850 Collins Avenue, South Beach
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Pulse Miami Beach 4601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Show Dates December 7-10, 2017

Scope Miami Beach 801 Ocean Drive, South Beach
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Untitled Miami Beach 12th and Ocean Drive, South Beach
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Art & Context Miami One Herald Plaza, Miami
Show Dates December 5-10, 2017

Miami River Art Fair at the James L. Knight Center 400 SE 2 Avenue, Miami
Show Dates December 4-6, 2017

NADA Art Fair at Ice Palace Studio 1400 North Miami Avenue, Miami
Show Dates December 7-10, 2017

Pinta Miami at Mana Wynwood 2217 NW 5 Avenue, Wynwood
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

PRIZM 145 East Flagler Street, Miami
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Red Dot Miami 1700 NE 2 Avenue, Miami
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Spectrum Miami 1700 NE 2 Avenue, Miami
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Superfine! 56 NE 29 Street, Miami
Show Dates December 6-10, 2017

Once again this year, cooking enthusiasts will fly in from across the globe to get an up close and personal look at TV stars like Duff Goldman, Bobby Flay and Marcus Samuelsson. The main event, two days of gourmet bites, fine wines and live demonstrations takes place at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village within the massive pavillions erected right on the sands of South Beach. Staged over two glorious days on Saturday and Sunday February 25 and 26, more than 55 restaurants and over 100 wine suppliers will host continuous tastings while stars like Andrew Zimmern, Emeril Lagasse and Geoffrey Zakarian take to the KitchenAid Culinary Demonstration stages.

Because music plays such an important role in the South Beach scene, the festival has scheduled a special appearance by Snoop Dogg and Guy Fieri who will share a cooking demonstration on Saturday before Snoop hosts a jam session over Gin & Juice cocktails to round out the afternoon. Saturday night, Bacardi hosts a rum and bites beach party featuring Hip Hop legend Rev Run who performs at the Delano Beach Club alongside DJ Ruckus. On Sunday, nightlife impresario David Grutman transforms the Tasting Village Courtyard into a custom day club experience featuring world-renowned DJ Ingrosso on the decks.

“We’ve curated a robust program of events for the Festival’s 16th year,” notes Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager. “With an array of dinners, tastings, seminars, and parties showcasing a variety of cuisines, wines and spirits from around the world, guests will find plenty of ways to satiate their taste buds at this year’s Festival.”

One of the festival’s kick-off events, Barilla’s Italian Bites on the Beach takes place February 23, beachside at the chic, Delano Hotel where Valerie Bertinelli, Alex Guarnaschelli and Giada De Laurentis join forces with over 30 chefs to showcase regional Italian recipes and wines in a walk-around tasting from 7pm to 10pm. Musical guests include classic rock artists Little River Band who will play their hits while guests enjoy the flavors of Piedmont, Tuscany, Sardinia and more.

If you haven’t already secured your tickets, log onto the festival website sobefest.com or call 877.762.3933 to see what’s cooking at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival that suits your mood.

(all photos Getty Images for SOBEWFF®)

Art Basel Frequently Asked Questions

At last year’s myriad Art Fairs, thousands of patrons politely lined up to gaze at enormous inflatable sculptures, weeping taxidermy sheep, clear lucite handbags filled with gleaming gold plated handguns and dusty bits of twisted twine. Art Basel attracts more than 250 world-renowned Art Galleries representing over 2,000 artists who paint, sculpt, draw, weld and compose digital sound and video installations. Some exhibits fill the Miami Beach Convention Center and others take over local parks, galleries and enormous industrial shipping containers lining the sands of South Beach.

Art Basel divides the Miami Beach Convention Center—and much of the City, for that matter—into particular categories of art including the Nova, Positions, and Kabinett described below.

With days of art tours and nights of industry parties, every guest visiting South Beach may struggle to find the right place to dine. Fine dining restaurants around the Convention Hall are frequently booked well in advance for private art collector’s dinners, so making reservations (via opentable.com) should be a top priority. Some of the most popular tables on the beach are at Katsuya and The Bazaar by José Andrés at the SLS Hotel, Matador Room at the Edition and Bianca at the Delano. For glamorous Italian eateries try Casa Tua or Cecconi’s at the Soho Beach House. Ideally, dinner plans in close proximity to the art events are vitally important when every minute of the day offers so many entertaining options. If you find yourself shut out of the best restaurants and sidewalk cafes, it may be necessary to travel farther away to find good food.

Popular steakhouses Prime 112, Red, BLT Steak and Meat Market will all be in great demand during December. Joe’s Stone Crab does not take reservations, but a carefully loaded handshake can do wonders in moving your party up the maître d’s list. Close enough to walk is Quattro Gastronomie Italiana, Juvia, and Haven on Lincoln Road Mall.

With collector’s brunches, late night concerts and miles of exhibit spaces to explore, finding time to check out South Beach nightclubs seems highly unlikely, but there will certainly be exclusive events at the FDR Lounge at the Delano, Hyde Beach Pool Party and Day Club at the SLS Hotel and Rec Room at the Gale. The DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz Carlton, the Lido Grill at the Standard Hotel & Spa and the Raleigh Martini Bar provide welcome refuge at sunset and the Library Bar at the Wyndham Grand is as cozy a lounge as you’re likely to find on South Beach.

Art Nova comprises galleries representing emerging artists, Art Positions provide a platform for a single major project by one significant artist and Art Kabinett focuses upon smaller groups, singular works and unique installations. The Oceanfront show transforms all of Collins Park at 21st Street Beach where modern art presentations move to a DJ’s beat each night and art patrons get a chance to mix and mingle at alfresco concerts by edgy media darlings like Iggy Pop and Peaches.

Art Basel Conversations and the Art Salon are unique, in-depth seminars that introduce the public to the notion of connoisseurship by connecting the would-be collector to some of the most important personalities in the art world. Guests can learn a great deal about both collecting and exhibiting art through direct encounters with important art collectors, museum directors, gallery icons, artists and architects. Together they review bold new projects, share the experiences they have had in the industry and provide an insider’s view of the upcoming trends. Most of these groundbreaking experiences happen at the Convention Center Auditorium in Hall D. Transcripts and videos of past events are available online at the Art Basel website.

Art Public comprises site-specific installations that appear in and around Miami Beach to help immerse city residents and members of the art community in the Basel experience. Last year’s exhibits included a diverse offering of works at Collins Park, at Sagamore The Art Hotel, the Convention Center and the public library.

Once the daily art show comes to a close, visitors to Miami and Miami Beach host dozens of elaborate parties at resort hotels, at the homes of millionaire art collectors and in the gallery spaces of Wynwood and the Design District. Champagne flows freely, while conversations include tales of savvy art purchases and wistful recollections of “the one that got away.”

One of the primary attractions of Art Basel and its related art fairs is the gambler’s chance of purchasing an artist’s work before fame is bestowed, which sends the price of an artist’s signature through the roof.

A rather elegant game of cat and mouse ensues with gallery owners and artists promoting their collections and trying to suss out the real buyers from the well-dressed party hoppers. Fashionable guests like Calvin Klein, Alber Elbaz, Naomi Campbell and Donna Karan mingle with super dealers like Larry Gagosian or Jeffrey Deitch and the crowds include a diverse who’s who of famous faces such as Keanu Reeves, Nicky Hilton, Yoko Ono, Gerard Butler and Pamela Anderson. Giddy party updates appear in Women’s Wear Daily, the New York Times and all the right blogs.

While many vacationers might underestimate the impact of an international art fair on the Greater Miami area, it is important to note that by the time you read this article, MOST hotel rooms will already be fully booked for the first week in December. Occupancy rates for many rooms in South Florida start to climb in late November and continue well past New Year’s Eve. South Florida is also a transit point for thousands of cruise passengers from across the world and Miami Airport serves as a gateway to the international airports of Central and South America. By December when Art Basel rolls around, the annual pilgrimage of art fans, plus an impressive roster of wealthy VIPS (and the international media who follow them) creates a whirlwind of activity at every hotel, restaurant and lounge in Miami and Miami Beach.

This year’s Art Basel promises to be record breaking not only for attendance but for the sheer number of related activities in and around the primary installations. If you’re new to the art fair experience, know that the Miami and Miami Beach fairs are an endurance exercise comprising more interesting offerings than anyone could reasonably hope to take in during the week-long run. In addition to the main event, satellite fairs like Scope, Bridge, NADA, Photo Miami, Aqua, Art Asia, and the booming Design Miami compete with unofficial side projects and pop-up events under highway bridges and remote public parks. In summary: Pack your most comfortable shoes.

Art Basel at the Miami Beach Convention Center is a short walk from dozens of hotels, both posh and modest. On the top tier, consider the Setai, Ritz-Carlton South Beach, and the W South Beach. Suites at the Delano and Raleigh hotels are always much in demand.

Many of the glamorous South Beach resorts also host exhibitions and art industry parties in their nightclubs and lounges—more info on that aspect of Art Basel as announcements come through. Art Basel celebrity guests frequently choose the Delano where Susan Sarandon hosted an all-star ping pong tournament played on a custom crafted table as part of a full roster of nightly Art Basel soirees. Rumors of midnight skinny dipping keep these exclusive beachfront properties in high demand.

Nearby and equally popular, the all-suite Sagamore bills itself as “the Art Hotel” thanks to its extensive collection of contemporary art curated by hotel owners Cricket and Marty Tapin. The site of Spencer Tunick’s infamous nude photo shoot, the Sagamore balconies and pool were used as a backdrop for hundreds of “real” men and women who volunteered to pose at an all day naked art happening in October 2007. Images of the models frolicking on neon pink rafts in the hotel pool enjoy pride of place in the lobby lounge. If you stay at this hotel, the concierge can coordinate VIP tours of the nearby Wolfsonian or Bass Museum, the Lowe Art Museum, the Miami Art Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and important private collections owned by Martin Margulies, the Rubell Family and Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz. Steps away find the Raleigh and the National Hotels, two landmark oceanfront properties which host some of the hottest poolside cocktail events at Basel.

Also considered party hotels, the modern simplicity of Townhouse and the Shoreclub attract the beautiful “gallerina” gadflies who gravitate to the glow of the 21st Street Oceanfront Basel exhibits and late night after parties like moths to the flame. Smaller boutique low-rises like the Cadet, the Catalina Beach Club, the Dorchester and the Albion provide a more intimate setting for an Art Basel getaway. Close enough to walk to all Art Basel events, these petite properties are tucked between the beachfront and the shops and cafes of Lincoln Road Mall. If the larger hotels are already booked, smart travelers should keep these hidden gems in their BlackBerries purely as a back-up plan. Insiders with more dash than cash can also reserve rooms at the Greenview, the Sadigo Court and the Crest to be close to everything yet decidedly off the radar. And don’t over look Miami’s environmentally conscious green hotels certified for their sustainability efforts.

To best experience all of the sights, sounds and tastes of Art Basel, do as much advance research, reservations and planning as you can—and then be ready to drop everything when exciting last minute events and parties scramble your schedule. Reserve ArtNexus guided tours of the show for just $20 through artnexus.com or do-it-yourself by printing out show information in advance and hopping on one of the free air-conditioned shuttle buses serving the remote fairs from stops located just across the street from the Miami Beach Convention Center Hall D.

For more information, log onto ArtBaselMiamiBeach.com

Art Basel Miami Beach runs from noon to 8pm, December 2-6, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, South Beach.

A dynamic 3D Showguide app is available for free download to your smartphone, Blackberry, iPhone or iPad from the website.

Art Public images courtesy MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd.

LIV @ the Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Kick off Halloweekend at LIV at the Fontainebleau Resort with Karol G and Alex Sensation spinning as part of Mentirosa Thursdays.

STORY Lounge / 136 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Celebrate #STORYThursdays with DJ Stevie J spinning alongside A Fly Guy and Don P in the SoFi District.

E11EVEN Miami / 29 NE 11 Street, Miami

Party at the Freak Show Halloween Bash at E11even Miami Ultra Club featuring hot dancers and a live appearance by DJ Obscene. Don’t miss it!

ORA Nightclub / 2000 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Check out the hot Halloweekend Party scene at Ora Nightclub in Collins Park where legendary DJ Bob Sinclar drops in to spin tonight!

LIV @ the Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Halloweekend continues at LIV at the Fontainebleau Resort with the one and only FERGIE of the Black Eyed Peas getting Fergilicious! Sounds provided by DJ Politik.

STORY Lounge / 136 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Halloweekend comes on strong at STORY Lounge with the legendary DJ Ingrosso taking over the turntables around midnight in the SoFi District tonight!

E11EVEN Miami / 29 NE 11 Street, Miami

The Freak Show Halloween Bash continues at E11even Miami Ultra Club featuring exotic dancers and a special appearance by BRKLYN. A Rooftop Costume Party starts at 7pm with DJ Wasabi.

Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel / 1701 Colllins Avenue, South Beach

Experience the Vice District Once Bitten Halloween Costume competition tonight poolside at Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel from 9pm to 3am.

LIV @ the Fontainebleau Resort / 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Enjoy Halloweekend at LIV at the Fontainebleau Resort with DJ Hardwell dominating the decks at midnight.

ORA Nightclub / 2000 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Halloweekend dazzles at Ora Nightclub in Collins Park where London’s own Cirque le Soir event touches down in Collins Park with a live performance by Gusto.

Wynwood Fear Factory / 550 NW 24 Street, Miami

Ora Nightclub is partnering on a 2 day Halloween Bash in Wynwood Saturday and Sunday featuring Porter Robinson, Steve Angello, Oliver Heldens, Cedric Gervais and more from 3pm -midnight.

Villa Azur / 309 23 Street, South Beach

They say Hell is Empty and All the Devils are partying at Villa Azur tonight at the Haunted Villa Pre-Halloween Party. Dress to impress and enjoy a fearful saxophonist and a DJ spinning great tunes all night.

E11EVEN Miami / 29 NE 11 Street, Miami

Weekend visitors to The Freak Show Halloween Bash at E11even Miami Ultra Club will enjoy a night of Love and Hip Hop featuring Lil Jon at 10pm. A Rooftop Costume Party starts at 7pm with DJ Wasabi.

Space / 34 NE 11 Street, Miami

Head Downtown tonight in your best costume for Link & the Miami Rebels Halloween Special Edition Party on the Space Terrace with Maceo Plex and Rebolledo.

WALL Lounge at the W Hotel / 2201 Collins Avenue, South Beach

For the 9th year, WALL Lounge celebrates the WALLoween weekend party event with former Miami HEAT basketballer-turned-DJ Rony Seikaly!

STORY Lounge / 136 Collins Avenue, South Beach

Get funky this Sunday night in the SoFi District with the one and only Don Omar on decks at STORY Lounge for a very special night of Halloweeen Weekend music.

Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel / 1701 Colllins Avenue, South Beach

Experience Chuckie’s Haunted Shipwreck tonight poolside at Hyde Beach at the SLS Hotel where a very special edition of Night Swimming kicks off at 5pm featuring DJ Chuckie!

E11EVEN Miami / 29 NE 11 Street, Miami

The Freak Show Halloween Bash at E11even Miami Ultra Club moves up to the rooftop where a special showing of the movie “The Conjuring 2” starts at 8:30pm on the massive LED screen with popcorn and snacks.

Wynwood Fear Factory / 550 NW 24 Street, Miami

Ora Nightclub is partnering on a 2 day Halloween Bash at the RC Cola Plant in Wynwood Saturday and Sunday featuring DJ Snake, Wiz Khalifa, Big Gigantic and more from 3pm – midnight.

E11EVEN Miami / 29 NE 11 Street, Miami

The Freak Show Halloween Bash at E11even Miami Ultra Club features DJ Borgore in the main lounge tonight with doors at 10pm.

Bagatelle Miami Beach / 220 21 Street, South Beach

Enjoy Rock N’ Baga Halloween Bash tonight with a salute to 1980s and 1990s horror movies and music by DJ Vincent Daubas.

Note that some locations only offer the menus on weekdays or restrict participation to lunch or dinner so it is best to contact the restaurant directly to make sure the offer is available.

1 Hotel Rooftop
15th & Vine Kitchen and Bar
26 Sushi & Tapas
94th Aero Squadron
5300 Chophouse
A Fish Called Avalon
Adena Grill & Wine Bar
Altamare Restaurant
Anacapri on Ponce
Angelique Euro Cafe
AQ by Acqualina
Area 31
Atrio Restaurant & Wine Bar
Azul
Bâoli Miami
Barceloneta
The Bazaar by José Andrés
Beachcraft
Biscayne Tavern
Bistro Cassis
Bistrot Bagatelle
BLT Prime
BLT Steak
Bocce
Bourbon Steak Miami
Brasserie Azur
Brasserie Central
Bulla Gastrobar
Cafe Catula
Caffe Vialetto
Cantina Beach
Capital Grille, The
Catch Grill and Bar
Cecconi’s Miami Beach
Cena by Michy
Chart House
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant
Chef Rolf’s Tuna’s Seafood Restaurant
Christy’s
Cibo Wine Bar – Coral Gables
Cibo Wine Bar – South Beach
Cipriani Downtown Miami
City Hall the Restaurant
Cleo
Corsair by Scott Conant
Coya Restaurant
Crave
Cypress Room, The
db Bistro Moderne
Deck Sixteen
Devon Seafood + Steak
Dolce Italian
Downtown Bistro
The Dutch Miami
Edge, Steak & Bar
El Cielo
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge
The Federal Miami
Fifi’s Place Seafood Restaurant
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Fontana at The Biltmore Hotel
Fooq’s
Forge Restaurant & Wine Bar, The
Francesco at the Towers of Key Biscayne
Francesco Restaurant Coral Gables
Fresh American Bistro
The Gang Miami
Gibraltar
Gran Inka Restaurant – Aventura
Gran Inka Restaurant – Key Biscayne
Graziano’s – Bird Road
Graziano’s- Brickell
Graziano’s Restaurant – Coral Gables
Grill at The Carillon Hotel & Spa, The
Hakkasan
Haven Kitchen & Lounge
Icebox Cafe
Il Forno Ristorante
Il Mulino NY – Sunny Isles Beach
IL Mulino NY – South Beach
Izzy’s Fish & Oyster
J & G Grill
Juvia
Katsuya
Kebo Restaurant
Kitchen 305
Klima Restaurant & Bar
La Cantina 20
La Mar by Gaston Acurio
La Palma Ristorante & Bar
Lazuli
Larios on the Beach
Lure Fishbar
Macchialina
Marion
Market at Edition
MC Kitchen
Meat Market
Michael Mina 74
Midtown Oyster Bar
Mignonette
Milos by Costas Spiliadis
Morimoto
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Brickell
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Coral Gables
Morton’s The Steakhouse – North Miami Beach
Mr. Chow Miami
Neomi’s Grill
Novecento – Aventura
Novecento – Brickell
Novecento – Key Biscayne
Novecento – Midtown
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Old Lisbon Sunset
Ortanique on the Mile
Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge
The Palm
Palme d’Or at The Biltmore Hotel
Pascal’s on Ponce
Perfecto Restaurant
Pied A Terre at The Cadet Hotel
Piripi
Pisco y Nazca
PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steak House
Prime Fish
Pubbelly
Quality Meats
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
The Red Lander Restaurant at Schnebly Winery
Red Fish Grill
Red Ginger
Red The Steakhouse
Restaurant at The Setai
Restaurant Michael Schwartz
Rioja Grille
The River Seafood & Oyster Bar
Rusty Pelican
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Seagrape
Sea Grill
Seaspice
Semilla Eatery & Bar
Shula’s 347 Grill
Shula’s Steakhouse at The Alexander Hotel
Shula’s Steak House, The Original
Smith & Wollensky
The Social Club
Soho Bay
St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge
STK Miami
StripSteak by Michael Mina
SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
Sushi Samba Coral Gables
Sushi Samba Miami Beach
Swine Southern Table & Bar
Tantalize Miami
Tamara’s Bistro
Tamarina
Terrazza at Shore Club
Texas de Brazil Miami Beach
The Tides Restaurant & Terrace
Timo Restaurant
Tongue & Cheek Restaurant
Toro Toro
Toscana Divino
Trapiche Room
Traymore Restaurant & Bar, The
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House
Tuyo at Miami Dade College
Two Chefs Restaurant
Vagabond Restaurant and Bar
Via Verdi Cucina Rustica
Villa Azur Miami
Vintro Kitchen
WD 555
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Zen Sai Restaurant
Zuma

The Convention Center floor and surrounding parking lots are packed with a million square-feet of boats and accessories offering guests a chance to check out the latest in personal watercraft from jet skis, inflatables, high performance speedboats, luxury yachts and all the gear to go along with them. The Sea Isle Marina on North Bayshore Drive hosts an impressive fleet of power boats and the Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami houses magnificent sailing craft. Each site is serviced by complimentary shuttle bus service making it quick and easy to glide through the exhibits without the hassle of traffic and searching for a parking spot.

Within the Convention Hall, The Big Game Room hosts over 100 exhibits dedicated to the sport fishing industry on the second level of the concourse. Vendors of rods, reels, hooks and lines join with the promoters of popular tournaments and fishing travel destinations to create a dedicated area for anglers at the show. Famous big game sportsmen and members of the Game Fishing Hall of Fame hold informative educational seminars on sport fishing, spear fishing, boat maintenance, fly-casting, and billfish challenges during the week. Improve your chances of landing a trophy catch at the Big Game Room.

In the calm waters of Indian Creek north of 41 Street, an awe-inspiring display of dozens of mega-yachts attracts a crowd of big spenders and big dreamers who marvel at the custom appointments including hot tubs and helicopters propped on deck. Southbound traffic along Collins Avenue grinds to a halt so curious onlookers can check out the bikini models and temporary disco docks set up to entertain the crowds. Champagne flows at waterside parties designed to attract the few remaining customers who are still in the market for an 85-foot cruiser with teak decks, polished fittings and glamorous staterooms.

Making Plans

A show of this magnitude takes over the entire city, booking out most hotel rooms, rental cars, and table reservations at popular restaurants. The fact that the event coincides with the 3-day President’s weekend when families frequently plan a Spring getaway adds even more volume to the annual traffic. It turns out that only those wise enough to confirm dates well in advance can hope to find a spot anywhere on the beach during Boat Show Week. If you follow this guide and confirm your reservations well in advance, your Boat Show visit will be ship shape in no time!

Hotels that are within walking distance to the Miami Beach Convention Center are available at every price point from the full service beachfront resorts along Collins Avenue to the smaller boutique properties found along James Avenue and Lincoln Road. If you are looking for ocean views, room service and all the amenities of a top shelf South Beach vacation, check rates at the Delano, the Ritz-Carlton South Beach and the Setai. If they are already booked,(and chances are they just might be filled with nautical bigwigs), venture to the W Hotel, the Shelborne, the Surfcomber and the National. For spacious beachfront rooms with an en suite kitchenette, the Sagamore has an upscale vibe and a lovely pool.

To save a little money so you can buy a bigger boat, smaller properties near the Convention Center still offer plenty of creature comforts but do not have ocean views, luxe swimming pools or 24 hour room service. At James Avenue, the Crest and Cadet Hotels join the Sanctuary in offering quiet guest rooms and a very short walk to the action. At 22nd Street, the Vintro is one of South Beach’s hidden gems for a bed & breakfast style getaway. On Lincoln Road, the Albion Hotel offers easy access to restaurants and bars and a mod hipster vibe in the renovated Art Deco lobby lounge. For an inexpensive hotel that’s a step away from the chic oceanfront retreats, the Gale has a fun rooftop pool & a cool Rec Room lounge and Catalina Beach Club has simply appointed rooms, a busy sidewalk cafe, a complimentary happy hour for hotel guests and a younger clientele.

Dining on South Beach during the Boat Show can be most challenging at the top-rated steakhouses and landmark restaurants. If you hope to score a table at Prime 112, Casa Tua or Meat Market, make reservations well in advance, confirm them a week prior to your arrival and expect to cool your heels in the bar while the hostess manages overflow crowds. Joe’s Stone Crab does not take reservations but a generously loaded handshake can sometimes minimize the wait. Other upscale options include Morimito or Katsuya for sushi, 1826 or Villa Azur for a supperclub atmosphere and the Edison’s new Matador Room for Latin-inspired fare.

Restaurants closest to the Convention Center are a welcome relief from mundane snack bar foods served on site. For a casual outing just steps away from the show, the sidewalk cafes of Lincoln Road are a welcome relief. Spris and Rosinella offer casual Italian fare. Khong River House, Doraku Sushi and Sushi Samba Dromo create interesting fusions of Japanese and Asian cuisines. Baires Grill is a cozy Argentinean steakhouse just across from New York’s own Shake Shack and AltaMare serves some of the freshest seafood on the mall. If you follow a gluten-free lifestyle, Oolite Cafe serves Florida fresh cuisine that’s healthy, organic and delicious!

For a quick drink between yachts, find Yard House, 100 Montaditos or Finnegan’s Too Bar. For authentic German beers, Hofbrau Munchen Beerhall is as close to Munich as you’re likely to find. At Happy Hour, nip into HuaHua’s Taqueria, Balans, Nexxt Cafe, or Lucky Strike Lanes. At the friendly Tex-Mex Rosa Mexicano, drinks and snacks are discounted after 4pm. Collins Avenue celebrates Happy Hour at Social Club at the Shelborne, Maxine’s and the Raleigh Hotel Martini Bar where drinks and snacks are just $7.

The 70th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail kicks off February 12-16.

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL

Miamarina at Bayside – Home of Strictly Sail Miami
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL

At the heart of the main Miami Beach show tent, international design galleries display museum-quality furniture and objects d’art, lighting and sculpture often affordable only to private collectors or museums who wish to exhibit exceptional works dating back to the Modernism movement of the 1900s. The venue also features scheduled Design Talks where guests can participate in panel discussions, lectures and interviews with some of the biggest names in art, architecture and design. Design Satellite exhibits are staged throughout the city breaking the barriers of traditional museum presentations and allowing all interested parties to view the design process.

Once Art Week kicks off in December, guests face the daunting task of sorting out what exhibits, parties, seminars and performances should fill their overwhelming schedules. Design Miami operates twice-hourly shuttle busses to transport passengers from the main pavilion on Miami Beach to the Design District near MidTown to make it easier to reach Miami events without the hassles of renting a car or finding parking. From there, transport to the Midtown art fair tents is also available free of charge.

Design Miami is located at 19th Street & Meridian Avenue directly behind the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Show Dates are December 3-7, 2014

ammann//gallery / Cologne
Antonella Villanova / Florence
Caroline Van Hoek / Brussels
Carpenters Workshop Gallery / London & Paris
Carwan Gallery / Beirut
Casati Gallery / Chicago
Cristina Grajales Gallery / New York
Demisch Danant / New York
Edward Cella Art + Architecture / Los Angeles
Erastudio & Apartment-Gallery / Milan
Galerie Jacques Lacoste / Paris
Galerie kreo / Paris
Galerie Maria Wettergren / Paris
Galerie Pascal Cuisinier / Paris
Galerie Patrick Seguin / Paris
Galerie VIVID / Rotterdam
Galleria O. / Rome
Galleria Rossana Orlandi / Milan
Gallery Diet / Miami
Gallery SEOMI / Seoul & Los Angeles
Hostler Burrows / New York
Jason Jacques Inc. / New York
Johnson Trading Gallery / New York
Jousse Entreprise / Paris
LAFFANOUR – Galerie Downtown / Paris
Louisa Guinness Gallery / London
Magen H Gallery / New York
Moderne Gallery / Philadelphia
Nilufar Gallery / Milan
Ornamentum / Hudson
Pierre Marie Giraud / Brussels
Priveekollektie Contemporary Art + Design / Heusden aan de Maas
R & Company / New York
Southern Guild / Cape Town
Victor Hunt Designart Dealer / Brussels
Volume Gallery / Chicago

Design Miami partners with Artsy, an online resource for art education and collecting. Artsy.net will present a preview of the fair, launching on November 25, with works available for inquiry from exhibiting galleries, plus features like Insider’s Picks and Trending Designers, before the fair opens. The Artsy app for iPhone will be a personalized mobile guide for those visiting Design Miami/ and is free to download.

Preview Day (by invitation only) Tuesday December 2, Collectors Preview 12-6pm, Vernissage 6-8pm

Public Days December 3-7, 2014

Public Hours of Admission December 3-4, 10am-8pm December 5, 11am-8pm December 6, 12-8pm December 7, 12-6pm

Design Miami/ Tickets Tickets can be purchased for entry to the fair Wednesday to Sunday, December 3-7 General Admission: USD 25 Students & Senior Citizens: USD 20 Combination ticket to Design Miami/ and Art Basel: USD 55

Design Talks December 3-5, 3-4pm and 6-7pm

Unlike a tour through a modern art museum, the name of the game during Art Week in Miami is millions of dollars in sales! Art Miami showcases over 100 international galleries all trying to attract affluent collectors to new works by famous or undiscovered talent. Recent exhibits included huge installations meticulously crafted out of colorful aluminum drink cans re-purposed as art, taxidermy sheep heads engineered to weep softly as fans passed by and brightly colored canvasses of every shape and size.

The fair kicks off this year on December 5th with an opening night charity preview that benefits Lotus House Women’s Shelter in Downtown Miami. Last year’s opening gala was reported to have attracted more than 7,000 guests to the 125,000 square foot pavilion at the heart of MidTown Mall. While the streets south of the tents are filled with indie galleries and the new frontier that is Wynwood Arts District, Art Miami guests can find ample secure parking at the mall garages and enjoy many fine and casual dining options nearby.

Art Miami, 3101 NE First Avenue, Wynwood.

Currently in its 13th year on the sands of South Beach, the SBWFF is a star-studded, four day love fest for the characters who teach you how to prepare 30 Minute Meals, add a little BAM! to your dishes and take you on a road trip to some pretty tasty Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Rachael, Emeril, Guy and Bobby mix it up with some of Miami’s top toques and spend their days meeting and mingling with fans who pay hundreds of dollars to join in champagne BBQs, haute Burger Bashes and luxe midnight suppers. Paula Deen, Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert and the new faces from Food Network Star attract over 55,000 guests to South Beach each year setting new records in festival attendance.

To date, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has raised over $17 million to support the Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management including expanding teaching facilities and endowing scholarships for students. In addition to monetary support, culinary students are invited to work side by side with the super star chefs as they ready for their presentations at the fest. To learn about new offers, the latest dinner parties and who will be making a splash at the next festival before tickets go on sale, follow the event on FaceBook and Twitter and sign up for the Juicy Tidbits newsletter.

South Beach Food & Wine Festival, at various Miami hotels & restaurants and on the sands of South Beach.

The fifth annual “PamperPallooza” kicks off in July with packages of spa treatments marked down to just $99 at most of the city’s most desired destinations. While smaller day spas also participate in the seasonal offer, some of the largest luxury hotel spas are also available at the same price. Adding to the value of your personal investment at spots like the Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau Resort are reduced rates on valet parking and unrestricted access to the hotel’s spectacular Vegas-style pool deck where luxury VIP cabanas and drink service are just part of the charm.

Other beachfront spa locations include Agua at the Mondrian and Delano Hotels, Bliss at the W South Beach, Canyon Ranch’s Wellness Spa, Elemis Spa at the Loews South Beach and the fashionista’s favorite hideaway – ELLE Spa at the Eden Roc Miami Beach. Many spa packages include access to adjacent fitness centers such as the Ritz-Carlton South Beach Spa on Lincoln Road and Spa V at the Victor Hotel. Reservations for all appointments are required and most treatment menus will be posted on the official website in the Spring.

Miami Spa Month, 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL.

Says Circ X leader Diana Andrew-Lozano …

Thanks to the help of our backers on Kickstarter in 2012, we were able to produce our anniversary retro-spectacle on the Main Stage at the Fillmore to a packed house. We knew then that Miami was ready and hungry for this type of entertainment so we applied for a Knight Arts Challenge grant to pursue our dream of creating our resident cabaret show.

Unlike their previous three-hour performance marathon, this show will be condensed into one hour and performed TWICE in one evening. This will help keep the ticket cost low and allow more flexibility to either catch the show before dinner or afterwards.

The show will feature a variety of “short format” acts from neo-burlesque to theatrical circus artistry, showcasing South Florida’s fringe performance artists and providing them a place to take risks and explore.

Catch the next Circ X performance at the Fillmore Miami Beach on September 20th, 2014. To support the CircX Cabaret, go to KickStarter and make a pledge.

Note: This year, Dec. 3rd will be reserved only for VIP guests: a “First Choice VIP” at 11 a.m. followed by “Preview VIP” at 3 p.m.

Instead of the brief lull between the family rush at Thanksgiving and the build up to Christmas & New Year’s events, the full capacity crowds that overwhelm every restaurant, bar, and hotel room in Downtown Miami and Miami Beach during the first week of December are now an annual occurrence. As a harbinger to the art assault last year, huge pink plastic snails appeared as if by magic at intersections all over Miami Beach to alert locals of the coming Art Basel BOOM! Sister exhibit to the prestigious Art Basel fair in Switzerland, the Miami Beach show draws thousands to the sunny shores of South Beach where days of film, music, art and architecture are celebrated in live performances, hourly seminars, guest lectures and spontaneous public displays.

Works from more than 2000 international artists line galleries at the Miami Beach Convention Center and adjunct contemporary pieces fill shipping containers at the Art Park at 21st Street Beach. Nightly concerts, International DJs and dancing under the stars make this the most popular after party in town. Satellite shows at many Miami Beach hotels and fairs across the bay in Miami are also scheduled during Basel week so critics, curators and collectors can make the most of their time in Miami. While the atmosphere can sometimes feel like a circus, for most visitors Art Basel is the greatest show on earth!

Art Basel Miami Beach
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 674-1292

Meanwhile, in Downtown Miami, the City Fathers host an evening of music and fireworks just south of Bayside Marketplace (301 N. Biscayne Boulevard) in Downtown Miami at Bayfront Park where crowds bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a picnic under the stars and fireworks at 9pm over Biscayne Bay. Coconut Grove celebrates in Peacock Park and Key Biscayne residents party on the Village Green.

If you want to attend one of the city fireworks festivals, be certain to arrive early as parking is often at a premium and traffic and crowds fill the streets making it unusually difficult to get where you want to go. Beach goers should refrain – as always – from bringing glass containers onto the sand but picnics, beach chairs and towels are essential. All activities are FREE and open to the public. Start times for musical performances vary, but most fireworks start sizzling at 9pm.

• Bayfront Park Downtown Miami – 301 North Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL.
• Peacock Park Coconut Grove – 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, FL.
• Village Green Park Key Biscayne – 400 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL.
• South Beach Visitors Center – 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL.

This year’s official City of Miami Beach Fourth of July celebration moves to North Beach for an all-day festival with food trucks, live music (Spam Allstars and Marshall Brothers Band) and more. Catch waterfront sparklers from the North Shore Bandshell located at 73rd and Collins Avenue promptly at 9pm. Where: North Shore Bandshell, 73rd and Collins Avenue.

Reserve a space atop this popular Miami Beach rooftop to catch the fireworks and enjoy the harmonious blend of the regional cuisines of Asia, the vibrant flavors of South America and classic French techniques in the form of ceviches, tiraditos, fresh seafood and prime meats. Lunch seating available from 12-3pm and Dinner seating begins at 6pm. For reservations call 305-763-8272.
More: http://www.juviamiami.com

Enjoy a 4th of July BBQ and beer specials at the beachfront National Hotel Miami Beach’s Aqua Bar & Grill, featuring live jazz and blues music by The Lenard Rutledge Band. Lounge poolside at the hotel’s 205-ft long infinity-edge or leisure pool. Menu to Include Burgers, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie

City of Miami Beach fireworks will take place nearby at 8th and Ocean Drive beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, 2014 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

National Hotel Miami Beach Aqua Bar & Grill
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 532-2311

Pricing: $25/Adults
$15/Kids under 14 yrs of age
$5 Beer Specials
Includes BBQ and Pool Access

Nothing screams 4th of July like freedom and a celebration of America’s culinary obsession – BACON! Emi Guerra’s AMPM has joined forces with the team behind Eats & Beats to present “Bacon Beach,” a celebration of the wavy, crunchy king of comfort food on the soft sands of Nikki Beach. DJs David Tort, LA Riots, David Solano, Damaged Goods, Laurent Simeca, Paul E, F3R, Chris Valencia, and Malone will spin tunes as guests dance off their eats and make room for more grub.

Chefs will create dozens of dishes in a culinary celebration of America’s favorite sweet and salty strip of pork. Menu items range from bacon deviled eggs and beer candied bacon, to bacon crab cakes and bacon foie gras, to a bacony twist on Fourth of July favorites like smoked ribs, bacon mac and cheese, bacon BBQ chicken drumsticks and bacon beef franks, finished off with mindblowing deserts like Nutella banana and bacon crepes, bacon maple canoli’s and bacon churros with dulce de leche. And that’s just naming a few…

Tickets for Bacon Beach cost $25 before 2pm or $35 and are available at http://independance.wantickets.com/Events/161344/10th-Annual-IndepenDANCE-First-Annual-BACON-BEACH-Bash/

Miami’s annual homegrown celebration of the red, white and cool, comes back this year with a larger-than-life DJ lineup to suit all tastes. In it’s 10th year running, IndepenDANCE Music Week has grown from one location to multiple venues, with a varied lineup to suit all tastes. Whether on the beach and under the stars at Nikki Beach, or by the pool, cabana-style at The Raleigh, your soundtrack of summer comes alive courtesy of IndepenDANCE Music Week.

The Raleigh Hotel
12pm – 11pm – RAIN OR SHINE
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
www.independance.com
http://independance.wantickets.com/

FRIDAY, JULY 4th
Cedric Gervais, Michael Woods, Digital Lab, Damaged Goods & Andres Fresko

SATURDAY, JULY 5th
Loco Dice, Stacey Pullen, Paul Ritch, Cocodrills, Louis Puig, Danyelino + Mada, ALX

Independance Music Week Pool Parties at Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach
12 NOON – RAIN OR SHINE
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.independance.com
http://independance.wantickets.com/

FRIDAY, JULY 4th
Steve Lawler, Boris, Oscar G, Vanjee, Patrick M., Cocodrills, Edgar V., ALX, Renato Lopez, Bark Boson

SATURDAY, JULY 5th
Sounds by David Tort, LA Riots, David Solano, Damaged Goods, Laurent Simeca, Paul E, F3R, Chris Valencia, Malone

The Party Crowd: 10th Annual IndepenDANCE Party

July 4th celebrations at Nikki Beach will feature some of the true legends of house music, including Steve Lawler, Boris, and Oscar G, with local support by Patrick M, Cocodrills, Edgar V, ALX, Renato Lopez, and Mark Boson. Doors Open At 12:00 pm, 21+ only.
Where: Nikki Beach Miami Beach, One Ocean Drive

More: http://www.nikkibeachmiami.com/event/independence-music-festival/

Cruise Biscayne Bay and catch stunning views of both Miami and Miami Beach while enjoying fireworks, a live DJ, open bar (21+) and a full BBQ dinner. Prices begin at $90/person.
More: http://www.southbeachlady.com/july-4th-dinner-cruise.html

Stay and Play: The Raleigh South Beach
Stay More, Save More Hotel Package
Stay 4 nights, get 50% off the 4th night
Offer available through September 30th
Book online or at 305-612-1148 with promo code 50OFF4

or

Save as a FLORIDA Resident This Summer
25% off rooms, $25 food and beverage credit
Offer available through September 30th
Book online or at 305-612-1148 with promo code FLRES

8pm – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF #MBFWSWIM – The Raleigh Hotel

5pm – POKO PANO – Raleigh Pool

6pm – DOLORES CORTÉS – Cabaña Grande

7pm – FRANKIE’S BIKINIS – Oasis

7:30pm – CLOVER CANYON – Penthouse

8pm – WILDFOX SWIM – Cabaña Grande

9pm Fri – WE ARE HANDSOME – Oasis

9:30pm – SINESIA KAROL – Penthouse

10pm – BEACH BUNNY FEATURING THE BLONDS – Cabaña Grande

5pm – CAITLIN KELLY DESIGNER SWIMWEAR – Penthouse

6pm – L*SPACE BY MONICA WISE – Cabaña Grande

7pm – MIKOH – Oasis

7:30pm – RIP CURL – Penthouse

8pm – MARA HOFFMAN SWIM – Cabaña Grande

9pm – MAAJI SWIMWEAR – Oasis

10pm – CM CIA MARÍTIMA – Cabaña Grande

5pm – GOTTEX – Raleigh Pool

6pm – CAFFÉ SWIMWEAR – Cabaña Grande

7pm – BELUSSO – Oasis

7:30pm – MEEGAN ELIZABETH HAWAII – Penthouse

8pm – LULI FAMA – Cabaña Grande

9pm – SUBOO – Oasis

9:30 – JANKELE – Penthouse

10pm – 6 SHORE ROAD BY POOJA – Cabaña Grande

6pm – SAUVAGE/AGUACLARA SWIMWEAR
AQUARELLA SWIMWEAR
MIA MARCELLE
TOXIC SADIE SWIMWEAR – Cabaña Grande

7pm – A.Z ARAUJO – Oasis

8pm – LILIANA MONTOYA SWIM – Cabaña Grande

9pm – MINIMALE ANIMALE – Oasis

10pm – INDAH – Cabaña Grande

Headquartered at the landmark Raleigh Hotel, Swim Week combines top talents in fashion, beauty and design to create one of South Beach’s most popular events. Celebrities from film, television and athletics gather to walk the red carpets and party with hundreds of the world’s most beautiful women – girls we’ve admired from the pages of Victoria’s Secret and Sport’s Illustrated Magazine.

Sponsored by IMG Fashion, Swim Week combines the world’s most famous models, the top photographers, the most influential fashion editors and stylists and brings them all to South Beach – arguably the most beautiful backdrop for staging fashion shows in the world.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, 325 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL.

Around 75 eligible players compete for a spot at this tournament at sanctioned matches in the Asian Tour, the Sunshine Tour, the Japan Golf Tour and the European Tour. Top 10 players on the FedEx Cup list and the top 50 ranked players on the Official World golf ranking can also qualify. Past winners include Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Geoff Ogilvy. Tiger Woods has set and still holds many of the course records in this event such as the largest margin of victory (8 strokes), the largest lead at 54- and 36-holes (5 strokes) and the low finish winner (6-under at 66).

Tickets for this prestigious event will be available online through ticketmaster.com Fans are encouraged to log onto the pgatour.com website to sign up for an eClub newsletter to be certain they hear about on sale opportunities first!

The World Golf Championship at Doral, 4400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL.

Winter Party events encompass dance parties out on the sand, pool parties at the top resorts, all night dance events at the hottest nightclubs and recovery brunches at the best sidewalk cafes. Catering to gay men and women at every location, the opportunity to meet and mingle includes art gallery nights, dedicated shopping parties on Lincoln Road Mall and Art Deco Architectural Walking Tours along scenic Ocean Drive.

Winter Party events at the Miami Beach Cinematheque include a marathon film festival and at the Fillmore Miami Beach, gay comedians do stand up shows as part of the South Beach Comedy Festival. Tickets and Party Passes at all levels are sold through the event website offering access to 3, 4, 5 …even 9 different parties. Follow the latest happenings and announcements on Facebook or Twitter and be certain to book a hotel room at a host property as soon as possible!

Winter Party Festival, at various locations in Miami and Miami Beach.

Over the course of one crazy March week, about 100,000 international music fans and industry insiders fill South Florida with the ambitious agenda of attending every VIP party, global gathering and laid back lounge event. More than 1,400 artists and DJs from 70 different countries perform in Miami and Miami Beach at 89 unique indoor and outdoor venues. Meanwhile serious students of new music technology attend nearly 50 industry panels, seminars & workshops designed to help perfect their production skills, market their musical compositions and master the latest techniques utilized by the world’s greatest DJs.

After the concentrated schedule of the professional music conference adjourns each day, the streets fill with young artists, industry insiders, dayglow club kids and generations of fans who track the late breaking announcements on Twitter to find the hottest events. While the official 2012 conference schedule and host hotel have not been announced, promotional materials for Music Week Miami have appeared online kicking off March 20-25. Tickets and show information for the Ultra Miami flagship event are currently scheduled to begin Thursday March 22 so save those dates in your travel calendar and bookmark both the WMC and Ultra websites for any official announcements!

Winter Music Conference, 3450 NE 12 Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

White Party Week, the crown jewel of circuit parties, from Nov 26th – Dec 1, is again returning to Miami over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Care Resource is pulling out all the stops, bringing in crowds from all over the world and raising this dance party to a whole other level.

We have the most amazing venues and superstar talent lined up beginning on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 p.m. with White Journey’s PAPA PARTY, the signature kick-off dance event at Cameo nightclub presented by Eliad Cohen, Luis Morera, Jerry Torres and Jared Needle; and featuring superstar DJ Joe Gauthreaux and the sexiest crowd from around the world. On Friday, Nov. 28 at 10 p.m., witness a stellar night in sight and sound at White Dreams, presented in association with Hilton Wolman’s Salvation at Club Space with DJs Ivan Gomez and Alain Jackinsky. On Saturday, White Splash Pool Party kicks off at the National Hotel at 11 a.m. with DJ Grind, presented by Stereo Productions; Cirque Blanc, the Women’s White Party, presented by Pandora Events, begins at 10 p.m. at Nikki Beach Club with DJ Affect at this legendary open-air club with the night hosted by Whitney Mixter from VH1 and The Real L Word.

One should make sure to mark November 29th from 7pm – 12pm on their White Party Week schedule for the White Party! It will be a chic night of fashion, global cuisine, unlimited cocktails, casinos, special performances and so much more. In fact, DJ David Knapp and conductor Sam Hyken are adding a whole new level of sophistication and excitement by combining electronic music with a full orchestra. The fierce new venue at the Perez Art Museum of Miami overlooks Biscayne Bay, cruise ships and downtown Miami. It was also designed by international landscape designers in an innovative way that resembles the hanging gardens of Babylon. Round Trip shuttle service is available from the National Hotel on Miami Beach. Valet Parking will also be available for $25 at the event. Self-parking will be available for $15 at the Hyatt Regency, with complimentary shuttles to the museum throughout the night. Tickets can be purchased at www.whiteparty.org. Admission to the White Party is $215. It is $250 the day of event.

After the White Party, White Starz, begins at 10 p.m. and has been extended to 7 a.m. at Score nightclub with DJs Isaac Escalante and Paulo taking our guests into the wee hours. On Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m., it’s Muscle Beach, the sexiest dance party on the sand, which will feature an opening set by DJ Tristan Jaxx followed by DJ Micky Friedmann, direct from Berlin. Noche Blanca, a dance party extravaganza, produced in association with URGE Miami, begins at 10 p.m. at Mansion nightclub with the legendary DJ Abel spinning until dawn. The parties continue on Monday with Swan Song at TWIST and White Horizons, the legendary morning party at Mekka, with DJ Morabito.

Both tickets and passes are available for our guests to select from. Prices vary each month. Our most coveted pass “the Diamond Pass ($315)” is already sold out. It gained admission to the White Party (where everyone is a VIP) and Muscle Beach Party VIP. We also offer a Summer Saver Pass ($278) that gains admission to the White Party (where everyone is a VIP) and Muscle Beach general admission. The Pearl Pass ($202) is a three-event pass that gains admission to White Dreams on Friday night, White Starz on Saturday night and Muscle Beach Party on Sunday. Finally, there is the Ultimate Party Pass ($260), which gains admission to White Dreams on Friday night, White Starz on Saturday night, Muscle Beach Party on Sunday afternoon and Noche Blanca on Sunday night. As always, our passes are limited in availability and, like tickets, will increase in price each month until they are sold out.

Through the White Party, for over 30 years, Care Resource has been able to raise millions of dollars for HIV/AIDS research, prevention, care and treatment services to individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Indeed, our not-for-profit agency has spent years building the infrastructure needed to benefit our HIV positive community. The last six years have ushered in a real maturing for us. We took our model of excellence and expanded it to include not only those with HIV, but all of South Florida’s diverse LGBT and less privileged communities. Today, we are a full-fledged federally qualified community health center (FQHC) – a medical home for all those in need. Every visitor that joins us for White Party Week is a dollar more we will have to care for those who need us.

White Party which has always been, since its conception by Frank Wager, not a corporate venture, but a way to save lives. It is about our community, which has year after year come together to help raise money to care for its own. White Party is not about business enterprise, it is about people, friends, those we care for, and those whose memories we will continue to honor, by helping those we still can.